proposition
/pɹˌɑpəzˈɪʃən/ · 4 syllables
Meaning
noun
- (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
- a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection
“it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse” - an offer for a private bargain (especially a request for sexual favors)
- the act of making a proposal
“they listened to her proposal” - a task to be dealt with
“securing adequate funding is a time-consuming proposition”
verb
- suggest sex to
“She was propositioned by a stranger at the party”
Synonyms for proposition
Words that rhyme with proposition
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